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A: Turns out cold water is just as effective as warm water, whereas using soap is the much more important factor. What’s more, using warm water costs a lot economically and environmentally. In fact, some estimates suggest that heating the water puts as much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere as 250,000 cars. Additional factors in effective hand washing are duration of time spent washing and amount of soap being used. The referenced study performed at Rutgers University found that 30 seconds of lathering with 0.5cc with plain soap is most effective. Using more plain soap, antibacterial soap, or washing for longer made no difference in the number of bacteria on the subjects’ hands.

As we continue to roll into 2018, it is our mission at Naples S&C to provide our members every resource possible to help them succeed. That’s one of the reasons we started the podcast.

Coach Brett and I have been working on a new project over the last few months called the “LifeLong Fitness Podcast”. Every week we record a podcast on a topic that we feel can benefit our members and listeners.

We couldn’t be happier that we followed through on this. We are having a great time recording these podcasts and would love your feedback. If you haven’t heard any of the episodes, you can listen on your iPhone by going to Itunes and searching “LifeLong Fitness Podcast.” Its free.

I made it clear to our members this month that what was being popularized on social media about setting new years resolutions is something we’ve been doing way before the hype even started. We did it without the bells and whistles of the New Year festivities. We didn’t need January 1, 2018, to tell us it was time to get in shape. We’ve been in the trenches for months, some of us even years.

I’ve also made it a point to admit that we could do more to help our community improve their body composition if that was their goal. There is no doubt in my mind our members are getting FITTER, meaning they are stronger, faster, better movers. I’m just not necessarily convinced that our general population is seeing the body composition changes they want. Being fitter is about exercise. Being leaner is about nutrition.

I also recognize that we can’t hand-hold two-hundred members hands every single day. It’s just not scalable. Instead, I believe that knowledge is power. If we could create a system that was easy to understand, I believe it would create less confusion and better execution for our members. That’s how The Great Pyramid of Nutrition was built.

Not only did this pyramid help build a strong foundation of nutritional concepts, but we also provided the best resources for each tier so our members could go home after the seminar and educate themselves on the subject even more.

For our coaches, this was also a significant benefit as we felt many individuals wanted to jump the gun on the topic of “real food” and “calorie counting” and go straight to the sexy topics like amino acids, pre-workout supplements, and keto diets. The protocol we gave is simple. Let’s meet you where you’re at if you’ve never tried 30 days of eating real food that should be your goal. Give it a focused 30 days, from there we would ask, “did you see improvements?” From that single question, we can alter or advance the conversation based on their results. It’s that simple!

We couldn’t be happier about this new protocol and hope more people focus on their nutrition this year. My desire for my members is that by the end of the year they can definitely, 100% say they are happy with their weight and body fat numbers.

The program is structured in a way that maintains 4 fundamental areas of fitness, focusing on one per week, but always has new workouts and conditioning sets. I look forward to every week, and love the versatility of movements and skills we focus on. The coaches are all very dedicated, and encourage all of us with positivity rather than pressure or aggression. Great gym!

Masters Class is amazing! I am 67 years old and after a pretty sedentary life, started cross fit about 2 years ago. When I moved to Naples this past fall - I discovered CrossFit Naples Masters Class and love everything about this experience. Great facility, wonderful coach and enthusiastic exercise mates. Every move is explained and demonstrated for correct form and with an eye to keeping you safe while giving you a good workout! I have lost a total of 15 pounds in 6 months and feel and look healthier and more fit.

Dropped in for a class while on vacation. A great and fun workout with positive coaches who provide solid feedback and encouragement throughout. The gym is clean and well-equipped, and the owners have done a great job building the community. If you live in or near Naples, or are looking for a box to drop in while around, this is your place. Thanks for a great day!

CrossFit Naples is truly a wonderful community. I joined this box last year with next-to-zero athletic training and low confidence in my abilities, but also a desire to succeed and invest in my body and my lifestyle. The coaches (Kirk and Mario, especially) returned that investment two-fold and have guided me on my path to fitness, both physical and mental. I absolutely recommend this facility to anyone looking for a positive experience with a gym, either for the first time or as a seasoned athlete. Thanks, CFN!

I waited just over 3 months to give this gym a review because I wanted to really make sure they deserve the rating I am giving them- and they really do. If I could give more stars I would. CrossFit Naples is top-notch and extremely caring about its people; newly welcomed, drop ins, and even long time members. The owner, Mario, is an awesome coach, a humble leader, and a born natural- he could do it with his eyes closed. He's also a new father to a beautiful little boy who you can tell he loves so much. The Coaches Kirk, Miles, and Luke are like the heart and soul of this place- they are awesome at what they do and only want you to succeed. They know so much about fitness it's like having a personal trainer by your side. Every class they go over in full detail and demonstrate what we will be doing. They constantly correct form and do some really effective stretching techniques that target the muscles we'll be working on. It's definitely not the stereotypical meat-head gym with a bunch of wild crazies swinging from bar to bar like some other gyms. It has a community feel every class, every time. Now some info about me- I'm 30 years old, a husband, and a father of 2 young boys with very little exercise experience. When I first joined CrossFit Naples, I had zero knowledge of CrossFit and what it was all about. I barely knew what to do with dumbbells or a barbell. I weighed 160 pounds and exercised maybe twice a month on my own (which involved less than a mile of running and very few push-ups and sit-ups). When I joined this gym, I decided to not do anything other than what they told me and see what sort of results I get in 3 months. So I averaged 4 to 5 days a week there with not much change in my diet except cutting out a few unnecessary carbs and consuming more healthy protein. In that time, I lost 3% body fat and have some great muscle gains. I feel like a different person and it's only been 3 months. I can't say enough good things about this place. I never thought I'd be able to get myself up every morning to exercise, but I actually look forward to it. I'm so glad I found them, and I'm looking forward to the next 3 months. I hope this helps anyone who is on the fence about which CrossFit gym in Naples to try, because this one by far, feels like home.

I joined CrossFit Naples during my long winter break from college. I already had a decent amount of fitness experience but I ended up learning a ton of new movements and workouts that I can use while back at school. The coaches are fantastic and the classes are small enough to offer individual attention. The facility is great, has plenty of equipment, and is nice and clean. I particularly enjoyed that they offered extensive open gym hours, so I could workout on what I wanted outside of classes.

I'm a longtime weightlifter with some serious functionality and flexibility issues. Coach Kirk has been working with me over the past couple of months to help rebuild what I've screwed up. Even with up to 11 other people in the class, he always takes time to coach me personally. I'm starting to unlock my strength beyond simple iron throwing. I'm becoming functional. I cant recommend it enough.

Excellent gym. Yes they are a crossfit affiliate, but they distinguish themselves by hiring great coaches and teaching safe and effective form and range of motion. You warm-up, practice strength and power lifts and then condition to get your heart rate up. The wods always leave me ready to tackle the day!

I've been a member at Naples Strength and Conditioning for about a year now, and the quality of the coaching and community is absolutely fantastic. I refused to try CrossFit for several years before stepping through their doors, and was immediately welcomed with open arms. Knowing almost nothing about many of the movements and philosophy behind CrossFit, they really helped me grow and develop as an athlete, without just throwing me over to the weights and telling me to get going. Mario and the other coaches have truly become part of my family, and I would recommend them to anyone!

Dropped in for and early morning Friday Wod. Skill work, strength work and a quick 9 min conditioning wod to finish it off. Super fun and efficient with a knowledgeable coach (Mario) who coached the entire time! Shout out to Coco (a member) who made me feel most welcome! See you all next year when I’m back in town!

Naples Strength and Conditioning is the BEST place in Naples for training. The coaches are knowledgeable, encouraging and FUN!! The owner Mario is hard working, kind and passionate about what he does. This if reflected in all aspects of this gym from personal training to Crossfit and other classes. If you want to experience great results and be educated on how to do it - this place is for you!

I'm in Naples for a few days on business. Contacted Naples Strength and Conditioning via their website on the weekend to ask some questions and Mario got back to me right away. He called me on a Saturday and answered all my question in a real customer care fashion. I then dropped in on Monday for a morning session and Coach Luke was just outstanding....he coached the entire time and did a great job making me feel welcome. The entire class was welcoming. I will be back a few more times while I'm here. Great work outs, great environment and very welcoming. Thank you for making being away from home a little less like being away from home.

Our Mission & Vision

We are a community oriented, results driven fitness facility committed to creating lifelong fitness.

We see our company as a community centered fitness facility. Our friendly membership base allows for our members and staff to consistently offer a non-threatening atmosphere to train. Above the superior professionalism that we maintain we believe safety to be number one on our list. We strive to continue to offer programs and services that can help our clients reach not just their health and fitness related goals but their life goals as well. While always reminding our clients to keep training fun.